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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.10, 983.10 and 449.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.10, 983.10 and 449.87 is: 675.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.10 : 983.10 = 449.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.10/983.10 = 449.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.10x = 983.10 × 449.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.10x = 442,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,263.97/655.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.11

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